DeeCee...I'm in the JTG club and have done 4 of the blocks in the original 7" size. The points are kinda tricky on some of the smaller leaf shapes, but thats all. I'm doing needleturn at night in front of the tv with DH. I found that if I take a little smaller stitch, it all works out just fine.
Thanks for the lotion tip Elle....funnily enough I was going to go get this stuff called Udder Cream. It is really good too...so I'm told..I've never used it. I'll order some of the lotion with my next Amazon order.
Sharon and Ducks..glad to hear I'm not alone but I have to admit to really really missing my dishwasher....AND my ice-maker. :roll
Losie- Yippee!!! Good for the fabric...now you are ready to go!